Oct 28, 2020
Nutrition: Why Pumpkin is so Healthy
BY JONATHAN EDWARDS Pumpkin is especially good for the health of the eyes. Because it is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene. It also contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which…
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Oct 28, 2020
Google’s new Chromebook update promotes accessibility for disabled people
Google has introduced new updates for Chromebooks to help people with low vision and learning disabilities, an initiative that was much needed in the accessibility technological space. A nine-month-long pandemic…
Oct 27, 2020
Bay Area Retina Consultants
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Bay Area Retina Consultants. Board-certified ophthalmologists, Dr. Jonathan Mines and Dr. Matthew Menosky specializing in diseases, treatment,…
Oct 23, 2020
Scientists use gene therapy and a novel light-sensing protein to restore vision in mice
NIH-funded therapy will now be tested in humans. A newly developed light-sensing protein called the MCO1 opsin restores vision in blind mice when attached to retina bipolar cells using gene…
Oct 21, 2020
PREMIER EYE CARE OF EASTERN IDAHO
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please help us in welcoming to the AMD Centers of Excellence, Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho. Established in 2011, they are committed to providing…
Oct 19, 2020
Retina Consultants of Southern Colorado, P.C.
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Retina Consultants of Southern Colorado, P.C.. They have over 30 years of experience and focus solely on…
Oct 15, 2020
Implant Reduces Treatment Burden in Wet Macular Degeneration
by: Laird Harrison A ranibizumab implant (Port Delivery System) could ease treatment burden, and even improve long-term visual acuity, in people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, interim results from the phase 3 randomized Archway…
Oct 15, 2020
Mid Florida Eye Center
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please help us in welcoming to the AMD Centers of Excellence, Mid Florida Eye Center. For over 30 years their goal has been to provide…
Oct 12, 2020
Global Retina Institute
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Global Retina Institute. Founded by Dr. Robin Ross, the Global Retina Institute brings cutting edge retinal research,…
Oct 8, 2020
Ophthalmology Associates, P.S.C
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please help us in welcoming to the AMD Centers of Excellence, Ophthalmology Associates, P.S.C. Located in Louisville, Kentucky offering the best in medical/surgical glaucoma, retina, pediatric…
Oct 6, 2020
Stem cells for dry AMD with GA show promise in early study
October 1, 2020 Michelle Dalton, ELS Patients underwent short-course, perioperative systemic immunosuppression prior to the procedure This article was reviewed by Christopher D. Riemann, MD Subretinal transplantation of human embryonic…
Oct 5, 2020
Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates. For over 35 years Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates has earned the trust…
Oct 2, 2020
Long Island and Queens Vitreoretinal Consultants, P.C.
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please help us in welcoming to the AMD Centers of Excellence, Long Island and Queens Vitreoretinal Consultants, P.C. Proudly serving the community for over…
Sep 30, 2020
First Eye Associates, P.C.
AMD Center of Excellence Feature Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, First Eye Associates, P.C. First Eye Associates, P.C. is Omaha’s longest-standing ophthalmology clinic taking care of your medical…
Sep 29, 2020
Eating for Your Eyes: Mediterranean Diet & Macular Degeneration
Research shows we can optimize our eye health through what we eat. The Mediterranean diet has been linked to a longer lifespan and a reduced incidence of heart disease and…
Sep 24, 2020
University Retina and Macular Associates
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, University Retina and Macula Associates. University Retina diagnoses and treats retinal-related…
Sep 24, 2020
FDA grants fast track designation to dry AMD gene therapy
The FDA has granted fast track designation to GT005 for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from Gyroscope Therapeutics. The…
Sep 24, 2020
Island Retina AMD Center of Excellence
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome our featured AMD Center of Excellence, Island Retina. With two locations in New York, Island Retina has been fulfilling their mission of excellence…
Sep 16, 2020
Connecticut Retina Consultants
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Connecticut Retina Consultants. Established in 1990, Connecticut Retina Consultants serves patients…
Sep 16, 2020
Latest Research for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
By Dr. Joshua Mali Recently, I have been asked if clinical research in the dry AMD space has been halted or stopped due to COVID-19. The answer is surprisingly no!…
Sep 14, 2020
Retina Associates of Orange County
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE We are pleased to feature Retina Associates of Orange County as a member of our AMD Center of Excellence. Dr. Charles W.G. Eifrig, Dr. Mrinali…
Sep 11, 2020
Rockland Retina
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE Please welcome Rockland Retina to our AMD Centers of Excellence. Dr. Louis Maisel and his team care for patients with the latest ophthalmic technology, expert…
Sep 8, 2020
The Eye Associates
AMD Center of Excellence FEATURE We are pleased to feature another AMD Center of Excellence, The Eye Associates. The practice was founded in 1980 and has been proud to help…
Sep 8, 2020
Yep, There’s a Link Between Your Heart and Eye Health
by: Elizabeth Millard According to new research in the American Journal of Medicine, keeping your heart healthy may keep your eyes healthy, too. Eating nutritious foods and getting enough exercise can prevent ocular issues…
Sep 3, 2020
Forest Hills Retinal Diagnostic Center -AMD Center of Excellence!
AMD Center of Excellence! FEATURE Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Forest Hills Retinal Diagnostic Center. The practice has been providing quality eye…
Sep 2, 2020
Vitamin E: The Antioxidant Nutrient Your Body Needs for a Healthy Immune System and Much More
By Anthea Levi September 1, 2020 Vitamin E is found in fatty foods like nuts and nut butters. Vitamin E may not be as popular as its buzzier peers (ahem, vitamin D),…
Aug 31, 2020
Retina Specialists of Ohio
FEATURE- Retina Specialists of Ohio Today we are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Retina Specialists of Ohio. Located in Northeast Ohio for the past 15…
Aug 28, 2020
Are You at Risk?
Are you at Risk? If you have dry Macular Degeneration and are at higher risk of progressing to wet Macular Degeneration, monitoring for changes in your eyes is critical. Ask…
Aug 20, 2020
AMD Center Of Excellence- FEATURE
Macular Degeneration Association Age-Related Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence FEATURING Wiles Eye Center We are pleased to feature one of our AMD Centers of Excellence, Wiles Eye Center. The practice…
Aug 19, 2020
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits with Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is quite common, especially as people get older. Although younger people can sometimes develop macular generation it’s most common in people who are 50 or older and the…